The Evolution of Playing Cards from Tarot - Deepstash
The Evolution of Playing Cards from Tarot

The Evolution of Playing Cards from Tarot

It's widely believed that our standard playing cards, used in various games including high-stakes poker, originated from the Tarot. Both decks feature four suits with ten numbered cards each. In the Tarot, each suit also has King, Queen, Jack, and Knight cards.

The 'Knight' has disappeared from modern decks, although examples are found in the fossil record. The modern 'Jack' is a descendant of the Tarot 'Page' cards. Despite striking similarities, few explore using Gin Rummy cards for divination.

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